Chennai to Kanchipuram, Vellore, Pondicherry & Mahabalipuram
Chennai to Kanchipuram, Vellore, Pondicherry & Mahabalipuram
Chennai to Kanchipuram, Vellore, Pondicherry & Mahabalipuram
2 Days Starting and ending in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Visiting: Kanchipuram, Vellore, Pondicherry, Auroville, Mahabalipuram, Chennai (Madras)
Tour operator:
Tour code:
AGORA398
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating private tour from Chennai to Kanchipuram, Vellore, Pondicherry, and Mahabalipuram. Explore the cultural and historical wonders of Kanchipuram, known as the "City of Thousand Temples," and visit the magnificent Vellore Golden Temple. Immerse yourself in the unique blend of French and Indian cultures in Pondicherry, and discover its colonial charm. Finally, marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Mahabalipuram, with its rock-cut temples and intricate sculptures. This tour offers a perfect blend of spirituality, history, and coastal beauty in South India.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Kanchipuram
Location: Kanchipuram, Vellore, Pondicherry
Chennai - Kanchipuram - Vellore - Pondicherry (295kms/ 6hrs approx)Pick up from your hotel in Chennai and drive to Pondicherry via visiting Kanchipuram & Vellore.In Kanchipuram visit Kailasanathar 8th century temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, noted for its architecture and sculptures. There are 58 small shrines situated around the main shrine compound wall. Ekambareswarar temple another ancient temple dedicated to Siva. The 2500-year-old mango tree inside the temple has 4 branches each yields different varieties of mangoes. Varadharaja temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, noted for its wonderful sculptures. Vaikundhaperumal temple dedicated to lord Vishnu, it is also one of the 108 Divyadesams. Kamakshiamman temple dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi the presiding deity, one of the holy Sakthi worship places in India.In Vellore visit 16th-century Vellore Fort, with its imposing granite walls and surrounding moat. Inside the fort, the Jalakandeswarar Temple features many ornate sculptures. Nearby, the Government Museum has prehistoric relics and natural history displays. Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple inside the Sripuram spiritual park is situated at the foot of a small range of green hills. This temple is gilded with 1,500 kg of pure gold, double the 750 kg gilding of the dome of the Golden Temple at Amritsar. After sightseeing drive to Pondicherry check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax. Overnight at hotel.Overnight at Hotel
Day 2 : Auroville
Location: Auroville, Pondicherry, Mahabalipuram, Chennai (Madras)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Pondicherry - Mahabalipuram - Chennai (160kms/ 3hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel. City tour of Pondicherry visit Aurovil founded in 1968 by the spiritual leader Mirra Alfassa as a town where people from all over the world could live in harmony. Its focal point is the Matrimandir, a futuristic, spherical temple covered in gold discs. Pondicherry Museum an art and history museum especially noted for its collection of fine lost wax bronzes form the period of the Chola Empire. The Museum's collection includes 81 Chola bronze sculptures, ranking as one of the largest collections of Chola bronzes. Later walk in French Colony. Pondicherry has some of the finest examples of old French culture with a hint of Tamil influence in its visual aesthetics. Observe and get inspired by the architectural beauty of the French part of the town while enjoying a cup of coffee and some deserts along the way. Customise your walk with your guide to cover French consulate, French Institute, Raj Nivas, Bharati Park (Aayi Monument), Government Square, Beaches, Monuments, Churches, French schools. Evening to relax on the beach.Later drive to Chennai via visiting Mahabalipuram. In Mahabalipuram visit Monolithic Temples locally known as Rathas. They were executed by chiseling out the exterior face of the boulder. Shore Temple built with blocks of granitein in 7th century the temple complex consisting of two Siva temples and a carving of Anantasayana Vishnu. It is one of the oldest structural stone temples of South India and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984. Cave Temples cut and decorated with panels in the Mamalla style of the Pallava period in the 7th century. Remnants seen in the caves also indicate that they were plastered and painted when built. Krishna's Butterball a gigantic granite boulder resting on a short incline. Continue drive to Chennai and drop off to your hotel.
What's Included
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1 Night accommodation in selected category hotels or similar.
4-Star hotels
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Monuments entrances of sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary.
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Bottled water in car
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English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide).
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Deluxe air-conditioned private vehicle with English speaking chauffeur as per tour program.
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Breakfast
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Private airport transfer with assistance of office executive.
What's Not Included
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Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
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Any air fare
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Main Meals, Lunch or dinner unless mentioned
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Or anything not mentioned above.
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Camera charges at monuments
Check out our Q&As
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No. You have to apply for Indian Visa yourself. TOURIST VISA is mandatory for Foreign Nationals to travel India.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
INR, USD, EURO, GBP, SGD, JPY, CNY, RMB, CAD,
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
We conduct our business fairly, with honesty, integrity and transparency. We deliver what we promise, and only promise what we can deliver.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Less than 10 person group only driver will be your companion. We use local government licenced tour guide in each cities for sightseeing tour.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
We do not operate tour on sharing
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We are completely flexible in changing the travel dates, until we dont have to bourne any penalty levied by hotels/airline.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
5 Yeas
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes, you will support NGO and schooling for kids in villages.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We operate private tour/activity only for your group. Hence if you missed to join and tour departed, we can coordinate and you can join the tour from the nearest point.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Iitnerary and confirmation vouchers
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Face masks provided for travelers. Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff. Gear/equipment sanitized between use. Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized. Regular temperature checks for staff. Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Free Date Changes
Agora Voyages allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 30 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Agora Voyages allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform agora voyages, 30 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Agora Voyages requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 15 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of agora voyages charges.
Up to 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 2 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Standard Operating Protocol issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GOI
Face masks provided for travelers.
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff.
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized.
Regular temperature checks for staff.
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons.
Gear/equipment sanitized between use.
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